Zoo Keeper

 

Zoo Keeper

 

Amazonia

 

Amazonia is a small tropical house near Motherwell in North Lanarkshire. We are seeking to employ a dedicated zoo keeper within our team, working amongst a variety of taxa, including small mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates and fish, working to high welfare and husbandry standards.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about wildlife, with the skills required to communicate this passion and knowledge directly to our visitors. They must demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of modern zoo practices in animal husbandry, diets and environmental enrichment, as well as an understanding and knowledge of research, conservation and health and safety practices.

We are a small team and are currently looking for a candidate with a minimum of 3 years experience working with animals in a keeper role in a zoological garden and/or wildlife park and hold a Diploma in Animal Management, or equivalent.

The position will include some educational work, including delivering tours to school groups, providing animal encounters to our visitors, occasional outreach visits and providing animal talks at enclosures, along with interacting with our visitors. Currently, however, due to COVID-19, we are not delivering tours or animal experiences.

We are looking for an individual with:

- A minimum of 3 years experience in animal keeping, including experience with reptiles, amphibians and small mammals, along with an appropriate animal related qualification

- Enthusiasm, high performance and motivation, with a proven track record in a zoo keeping role

- Animal record keeping skills (experience with ZIMS preferred but not essential)

- The ability to work alone and as part of a team

- Good verbal and written communication skills

- Good organisational and time management skills

- A wide knowledge of biology, ecology and captive requirements of animal species for which post is responsible

- A knowledge of tropical and rainforest flora (preferred but not essential)

- A flexible approach to work and ability to work under pressure

- Excellent customer service skills, answering enquiries from the public in a helpful and polite manner, whilst working closely with keeper for the day experiences and delivering animal encounters

- A full clean driving license

As a keeper, you will be on a rota of 40 working hours a week, 9-6pm daily, with 2 consecutive days off each week. The position will include working regular weekends and bank holidays as well as sometimes working early or late to meet animal and business needs.You will receive 5.6 weeks holiday per annum, along with additional benefits within the company attraction.

Rate of pay dependent on experience.

To apply for this position please e-mail your covering letter and CV to Amandag@scotlandsthemepark.com

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd December 2020. Interviews will be held within the week commencing Monday 7th December 2020. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, interviews may be held via phone and video call.

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Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +66 (0) 93 0835 862 | elvinhow@gmail.com https://iizc.org/ | Skype: peter.dickinson48

Education Officer/Keeper

Education Officer/Keeper

Amazonia

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Education Officer/Keeper to join Amazonia, Scotland's Indoor Tropical Rainforest, North Lanarkshire.

Amazonia is a tropical house collection, exhibiting various species of taxa including primates, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

Amazonia is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to implement an interesting and exciting education programme aimed at improving public understanding of the natural world.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Continue with our current education strategy, addressing all forms of education, including development of new programs
• Organise and deliver education activities, seasonal activities and presentations for zoo visitors
• Deliver national curriculum-linked teaching to a range of age groups
• Make educational outreach visits to schools and other institutions
• Assist in the organisation of zoo events
• Develop and organise the team of volunteers
• Prepare and develop educational resources
• Develop Amazonia's interpretation and signage
• Carry out general keeper duties

NECESSARY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Motivated individual who can work alone and as part of a team
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. biology, zoology, conservation, environmental science, science education)
• A minimum of 2 years experience working within a zoological collection
• Experience of teaching at a range of levels
• Awareness of the role of zoos in environmental education and biodiversity conservation
• Excellent presentation, communication and inter-personal skills
• Excellent written English
• Computing skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Flexible approach to work and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent customer service skills
• High understanding of health and safety within the work place
• Full clean driving licence

This is a full time permanent position, working 40 hours a week, with 28 days annual holiday. Applicant must be willing to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends as required.

Salary: Dependant on experience.

To apply for this position please e-mail your covering letter and CV to Amandag@scotlandsthemepark.com

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +66 (0)93 0835 862 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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Zoo Keeper

Zoo Keeper

Scotland

Amazonia is a small tropical house near Motherwell in North Lanarkshire. We are seeking to employ a dedicated zoo keeper within our team, on a varied hour contract, working amongst a variety of taxa, including marmosets, tamarins, bats, kinkajou, birds, amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates and fish, working to high welfare and husbandry standards.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and passionate about wildlife, with the skills required to communicate this passion and knowledge directly to our visitors. They must demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of modern zoo practices in animal husbandry, diets and environmental enrichment, as well as an understanding and knowledge of research, conservation and health and safety practices.

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 2 years experience working with animals in a keeper role in a zoological garden and/or wildlife park and hold a Diploma in Animal Management (DMZAA), or equivalent, or be prepared to complete this course within a pre-agreed timeframe.

The position also includes educational work, delivering tours to school groups, assisting on occasional outreach visits and providing animal talks at enclosures, along with interacting with our visitors.

Skills required:

• BSc (Hons) Zoology or related subject desirable
• A minimum of 2 years experience working within a zoological collection
• Motivated individual who can work alone and as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Computer literate
• Wide knowledge of biology, ecology and captive requirements of animal species for which post is responsible
• Knowledge of tropical and rainforest flora would be preferred
• Applicant should be physically fit and able to work in a hot climate.
• Flexible approach to work and ability to work under pressure
• Full clean driving license

This is a variable hour contract, with a minimum of 30 hours a week which includes working regular weekends and bank holidays as well as being on call for out of hour's emergencies and working sometimes early or late to meet business needs. For the right candidate, the position has the potential to become full time (40 hour week).

Excellent customer service skills and a high understanding of safety within the work place are also necessary.

To apply for this position please e-mail your covering letter and CV to Amandag@scotlandsthemepark.com

Closing date for applications is: 13th Nov 2017

Interviews will be held within the week commencing 20th November 2017

Peter Dickinson Independent International Zoo Consultant +971 50 4787 122 | elvinhow@gmail.com | Skype: peter.dickinson48

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Education Officer

 Education Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Education Officer to join Amazonia, Scotland's Indoor Tropical Rainforest, North Lanarkshire.

Amazonia is a tropical house collection, exhibiting various species of taxa including  primates, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

Amazonia is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to implement an interesting and exciting education program aimed at improving public understanding of the natural world.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

- Continue with our current education strategy, addressing all forms of education, including development of new programs

- Organise education activities, seasonal activities and presentations for zoo visitors

- Deliver national curriculum-linked teaching to a range of age groups

- Make educational outreach visits to schools and other institutions

- Deliver interesting and exciting public presentations

- Assist in the organisation of zoo events

- Develop and organise a team of education volunteers

- Prepare and develop educational resources including the development of Amazonia's website

- Develop Amazonia's interpretation and signage

- Prepare and deliver 'Amazonia Explorers' kids club

- Carry out general keeper duties

NECESSARY SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Motivated individual who can work alone and as part of a team

- Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. biology, zoology, conservation, environmental science, science education)

- A minimum of 2 years experience working within a zoological collection
- Experience of teaching at primary and secondary levels

- Awareness of the role of zoos in environmental education and biodiversity conservation

- Excellent presentation, communication and inter-personal skills

- Excellent written English

- Computing skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Word

- Flexible approach to work and ability to work under pressure

- Excellent customer service skills

- High understanding of health and safety within the work place

- Full clean driving license

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

- Teaching qualification

- Experience of fundraising

This is a full time permanent position, working 40 hours a week, with 28 days annual holiday. Applicant must be willing to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends as required.

Salary: Dependant on experience.

To apply for this position please e-mail your covering letter and CV to Amandag@scotlandsthemepark.com or post your application to Amanda Gott, Amazonia, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 3RT.

The closing date for applications is Friday 17^th April 2015, with interviews held in the week commencing 20^th April 2015.

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Education Officer

Education Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Education Officer to join Amazonia, Scotland's Indoor Tropical Rainforest based in Motherwell.

Amazonia is an indoor tropical zoo, exhibiting various species of primates, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.

As new members to BIAZA, this is an exciting time for Amazonia, with a lot of developments planned for the future.

Amazonia is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to implement an interesting and exciting education program aimed at improving public understanding of the natural world.

The successful applicant will be expected to:
- Implement an education strategy that addresses all forms of education, including development of new programs
- Organise education activities and presentations for zoo visitors, including seasonal activities
- Deliver national curriculum-linked teaching to a range of age groups
- Make educational outreach visits to schools and other institutions
- Deliver interesting and exciting public presentations
- Assist in the organisation of zoo events
- Develop and organise a team of education volunteers
- Prepare and develop educational resources including the development of Amazonia's website
- Develop Amazonia's interpretation and signage
- Prepare and deliver 'Amazonia Explorers' kids club
- Carry out general keeper duties

NECESSARY SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Motivated individual who can work alone and as part of a team
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. biology, zoology, conservation, environmental science, science education)
- A minimum of 2 years experience working within a zoological collection - Experience of teaching at primary and secondary levels
- Awareness of the role of zoos in environmental education and biodiversity conservation
- Excellent presentation, communication and inter-personal skills
- Excellent written English
- Computing skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work and ability to work under pressure
- Full driving licence

DESIRABLE SKILLS:
- Teaching qualification
- Experience of fundraising

This is a full time permanent position, working 45 hours per week, with 28 days annual holiday. Applicant must be willing to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends as required.

To apply for the position, please email a covering letter and CV including contact details of two referees to Amandag@scotlandsthemepark.com or mail directly to Amanda Gott, Amazonia, Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, ML1 3RT.

Salary: Dependant on experience.

Deadline: Friday 23rd August 2013.

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Amazonia Manager

Amazonia is an indoor tropical rainforest themed exhibit situated within M andD’s theme park, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell.

We are looking to recruit a manager to oversee all aspects of the successful running of the facility including animal management, staff management, education, reception and retail, and liaison with other departments of M and D leisure ltd. It is a varied and challenging role that will prove hugely rewarding for the right person.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Attending to the husbandry requirements of a varied small animal collection which will involve writing and updating protocols and training staff in their implementation
-Co-ordinating education visits to ensure they run smoothly and that group organisers are happy with their visit
-Liaising with directors and senior management to ensure that expectations are met
-Liaising with sales and marketing to ensure optimum commercial operation of the facility
-Ensuring that the standards of the SSSMZP are met and exceeded
-Keeping accurate records
-Overseeing all staff and volunteers to ensure efficient operation of the facility and filling in for any role when necessary to allow for busy periods, staff sickness and holidays
-Monitoring stock of food and supplies and re-ordering as necessary
-Cashing up reception tills at end of day
-Developing and implementing a collection plan
-Overseeing the process of obtaining full BIAZA membership

Person required
-As this is an extremely varied role we require an organised individual with the ability to multi-task and delegate as appropriate
-Confident and outgoing who enjoys communicating with a wide range of people.
-Has at least 3 years experience working with exotic animals, in a managerial or supervisory capacity and experience delivering education
-Must be familiar with all aspects of zoo licensing legislation
-Holds the ANCMZA/DMZAA or equivalent and ideally a 1st degree in an animal related subject. Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications
-Full driving license and own transport essential Hours and pattern of work
-Approximately 40 hours per week with the ability to be flexible when the workload requires it
-Expected to work weekends, bank holidays and school holidays as part of a rota

Salary
-Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

How to apply
Please send a cv and cover letter to janeth@scotlandsthemepark.com

Visit the website http://www.discoveramazonia.co.uk/ for more information on the facility and our animals

Closing date 20th January 2012. We aim to recruit as soon as sufficient applications have been received so please submit as soon as possible if you are interested in this post as it may be removed earlier depending on interest.

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